Group Coaching

“Providing your staff with an opportunity to build their capacity in a safe non-judgemental reflective space, to introduce diversity of perspective, and learn from others”.

Led by our recognised Consultant and Child Protection Specialist – Eleonora De Michele

What is CCWT Group Coaching?

Group coaching is a facilitator-led type of coaching where a coach works with a group of people simultaneously. The coach facilitates a group conversation and provides guidance, support, and feedback to help individuals in the group achieve their goals.

What will I benefit form this course?

Group Coaching provides staff with an opportunity to build their capacity in a safe non-judgemental reflective space, to introduce diversity of perspective, and learn from others.

It also introduces and enhances systematic thinking, sharing the responsibilities for the work being undertaken. Group Coaching also provides an opportunity to promote a continuous learning culture amongst teams that helps in navigating complexity and managing change.

The benefits from Group Coaching can be evidenced in both individual and team performance. It can improve individuals’ emotional intelligence, self-awareness, knowledge, and skills, resulting in higher quality service

delivery.

Who is this course suited to?

Anyone keen to focus on personal growth to improve their overall professional practice, and ultimately provide higher quality service delivery.

The benefits from Group Coaching can be evidenced in both individual and team performance. It is known to improve:

• Emotional intelligence
• Self-awareness
• Knowledge
• Skills

How is this program delivered?

Participants enrolling in this learning sequence will be expected to complete the entire program, which is made up of:

1. a two-day Group Coaching Facilitator training workshop (Face-to-Face) 

2. a one-day Action Learning Day (Hybrid or online) 

3. six x two-hour meta-coaching (coaching of coaches) sessions where group members learn specific content essential for successful Group Coaching (Online)

Meet Our Facilitator

Eleonora De Michele, Director of Eleonora De Michele Consultancy, is a passionate practitioner, consultant, trainer and coach who has been working in the child and family welfare field for the past 41 years, specialising in all aspects of child protection service delivery, from early intervention and prevention, through to intervention, permanency and restoration practices.

Group Coaching Training workshop

A two-day workshop “Introduction to Facilitating Group Coaching”. Face-to-Face

Action Learning Day Workshop 

A one-day workshop “Action Learning Group – solution finding to Group Coaching challenges”. Face-to-Face 4 weeks post facilitator training

Coaching the Coaches

1. Meta-coaching session 1: (Coaching the coaches) Two hour online coaching session: Benefits of group coaching Establishing intention, process and contentRole of coach vs supervisor Creating group agreement Group coaching model

2. Meta-coaching session 2: (Coaching the coaches)Two hour online coaching session: Group coaching for competence development Concept of scaffolding

3. Meta-coaching session 3:(Coaching the coaches) Two hour online coaching session: Strength-based, solution-focused approach to group coaching -principles and application

4. Meta-coaching session 4:(Coaching the coaches) Two hour online coaching session: Going deep: Appreciative Inquiry approach – principles Question types 5D’s model

5. Meta-coaching session 5:(Coaching the coaches)Two hour online coaching session: Intentional Strengths Five step model of 15-minute Brief coaching with teaching moment

6. Meta-coaching session 6:(Coaching the coaches) Group coaching session preparation + group coaching facilitation Future learning and development plan

Dates for the first delivery are below - please note enrolling in the first 2 days face to face ensures you are enrolled into the entire program